Send us a text Summary In this episode of the BookWorthy Podcast, Valerie speaks with Crystal Bowman about her new Easter book, 'R is for Risen,' which aims to teach children the Easter story through an engaging alphabet format. Crystal shares her writing journey, the challenges of creating children's literature, and the importance of mentorship in the writing community. They also discuss impactful books that have shaped Crystal's life and her upcoming projects, including a Bible storybook focused on compassion. Takeaways Crystal's new book 'R is for Risen' teaches the Easter story. The book uses an alphabet format to engage children. Crystal emphasizes the importance of mentorship in writing. She started writing poetry at a young age, influenced by a teacher. Her writing journey includes working with various publishers. Crystal's impactful books include 'Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman.' She believes God should be central in all aspects of life. Crystal enjoys helping other writers refine their stories. Her upcoming projects include a Bible storybook on compassion. Crystal's passion for writing holiday books continues. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Crystal Bowman and Her New Book 07:06 The Journey of Writing 'R is for Risen' 12:25 Crystal's Writing Journey and Early Influences 19:01 Impactful Books and Life Lessons 25:13 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans Crystal Bowman Amazon.com: R Is for Risen: An ABC Easter Story: 9781496487292: Bowman, Crystal, McKinley, Teri, Nunez, Jacqueline L.: Books Let's discover great books together! Follow for more: FB: @bookworthypodcast Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube tiktok: @valeriefentress
